Thorens Wood Music Box from China
A classic wooden music box by Thorens with hand-tuned metal discs that play tunes like 'Für Elise' upon winding. Classified under HTS 9208.10.00.00 for music boxes as it uses purely mechanical means to produce music, excluding it from electronic or playable instrument headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin for Swiss-made items to qualify for preferential tariffs if applicable
• Label clearly as 'mechanical musical instrument' to distinguish from decorative boxes under glassware headings